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(No Model) W. S. YOUNG. HAMMOGK SUPPORT 0R TENT FRAME.

No. 519,898. Patented May 15, 1894.

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\VALTER S. YOUNG, OF BRODHEAI), WISCONSIN, ASSIGNOR OF ONE-HALF TO DOUGLAS TAYLOR, OF SAME PLACE.

HAMMOCK-SUPPORT OR TENT-FRAM E.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 519,898, dated May 15, 1894.

Application filed August 28, 1893. Serial No. 484,235- (No model.)

To 6055 whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, WALTER S. YOUNG, a citizen of the United States, residing at Brodhead, in the county of Green and State of Wisconsin, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Hammock-Supports or Tent-Frames, of which the following is a specification.

The object of this-invention is to construct a hammock support and tent frame in which a tripod frame is employed to support each end of a back bone, and intermediate crossbars having a connection with the back bone which support the canopy or tent top, and an adjustable riser connected to the back bone.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1, is a plan View showing myimprovements. Fig. 2, is a side elevation. Fig. 3, is a vertical section on dotted line Ct, Fig. 1. Fig. 4, is a vertical section on dotted line b, Fig. 1. Fig. 5, is an end elevation of the tripod frame as seen from the inside.

The tripods consist of bars 1 and 2, connected in a pivotal manner by the bolts 3, their upper ends are connected by a cross-bar 4, the bar 1, connected thereto by a bolt 5, and the bar 2, having its upper end slotted and a bolt 6, entering the slot, clamps the parts together. The remaining bar 7, of the tripod has a pivotal connection with the back bone 8, of the bars 1 and 2 above their connection with each other, and ahook or link 9, connects the bar 7, with the bolt 3. The endsof the back bone are cut on abevel and have notches 10,within which are seated the cross-bars 4, and a pin or stud 11, secured to the back bone enters a hole 12, in the center of the cross bar 4, forming a connection between it and the back bone and hooks 13, connected to the crossbar engage staples driven into the back bone which completes the connection of the tripod with the back bone. To the under side of the back bone are pivotally connected intermediate cross-bars 15, having their ends provided with a horizontal groove 16, and the ends of the crossbar 4, formed with a like groove. In this instance a rope 17, is placed in the grooved ends of the cross-bars and turn but tons connected with the ends of the cross bars hold the rope within the grooves. To

support, and passes between the the bolts 3,.is connected a hook 14, and to the hook is connected a wire 18, having its free end in spiral form and capable of being turned into the ground serving as an anchor for the support against being blown over by high winds. A riser 19, is connected to the back bone by links 20, in such amanner that it may be folded against the upper surface of the back bone, and a hook 21, connects one end thereof with the back bone when it is in its elevated position. In this instance it is intended to locate the rope in a .hein in the canopy or tent top in such a manner that the rope will enter the grooves in the ends of the cross-bars, the riser is then elevated and secured in such position, the bars forming the tripod holding each end of the back bone in proper position. The tent top has the sides of the tent connected thereto, and the whole supported in the same manner as the canopy top. By means of the slotted end of the end cross-bars the parts may be separated in order that the bar may be placed between the side bars of the tripod, or for ease in folding or shipping. To the bars 7, between their connection with the back bone and link connection with the side bars of the tripod are secured supports 22, for the hammock, consisting of a strong rope looped around a pin and around the bar.

I claim as my invention- 1. In a hammock or tent frame, a back bone, a cross bar connected to each end thereof, and a tripod supporting each end of the back bone consisting of two bars having a pivotal connection, and a connection with the cross bar, a third bar having a connection with the back bone, and a link connection with the other bars of the tripod.

2. In a hammock ortent frame, a backbone, a cross bar connected to each end thereof, and atripod supporting each end of the back bone, consisting of two bars having a pivotal connection, and a connection with the cross bar, a third bar having a connection with the back bone, a link connection with the other bars of the tripod and an anchor for the tripods consistingof a spiral pin capable of being turned into the ground, and a connection between the pin and tripod.

3. In a hammock support or tent frame, a

back bone a cross-bar connected to each end thereof, and a tripod for each end of the back bone, two bars of which connect with the cross-bar the third bar having a connection with the back bone and intermediate crossbars having aconnection with the back bone.

4. In a hammock support or tent frame, a

back bone, 'a cross-bar connected to each end thereof, and a tripod for each end of the back bone, two bars of which connect with the cross-bar, the third bar having a connection with the back bone and intermediate crossbars having a connection with the back bone, the ends of the cross-bars and intermediate cross-bars provided with means for holding the top in position.

5. In a-hammock support ortent frame, a back bone a-cross-bar connected toeach end thereof,and atripod for each end of the back bone, two bars of which connect with the cross-bar, the third bar having a connection with the back bone, and intermediate crossbars having a connection with the back bone, the end cross-bars and intermediate crossbars provided with horizontal grooves, and buttons closing the ends of the grooves.

6. In a hammock support, and tent frame, a back bone, suitable supports therefor, and a riser located above the back bone, and extending lengthwise thereof, links connecting the riser to the back bone, and a hook connection with the back bone holding it in its elevated position.

WALTER S. YOUNG.

' Witnesses:

PETER D. TAYLOR, CLAUDE E. DOOLITTLE. 

